While these hikes are relatively easy, participants should be able to walk at about 3.0 mph for 3-5 miles and be able to navigate uneven and sometimes hilly terrain. Hiking poles are encouraged. We will cancel a hike if temperatures are predicted to be over 85 degrees or if rain is an issue. You'll get an e-mail before the hike.See specific hike description for details, but in general PLEASE

Wear protective shoes with good grip

Bring and drink sufficient water

Bring a hat, sunglasses, protective clothing, sunscreen and a snack

Bring a leash and water for your dog if you bring one

Sign in and out with a leader

Upcoming Hikes

April 21 - 9:00-TBD Three Bridges - This is a fairly new trail in Atascadero on Highway 41. It opened less than a year ago. From the trailhead to the summit is approximately 3.8 miles out and back, with around 700 feet of elevation gain. This hike is considered to be moderate to difficult. There’s a somewhat challenging series of switchbacks during the first half of the hike, and a good portion of the second half is in direct sunlight. Wear good hiking boots, bring sunscreen, plenty of water and a snack. Hiking poles would be helpful if you have them. The trailhead provides eight designated parking spots for vehicles as well as parking for equestrian trailers, so carpooling will be necessary. We will meet at Los Osos Fitness at 8:20 to carpool. Dogs on leash allowed.

May 5 - 9:00am - noon - Poly Canyon and Architecture Garden - Join the Los Osos Fitness hikers on a 5.5-mile loop trail in Poly Canyon. This hike starts at the mouth of Poly Canyon, and following a dirt access road and it gradually ascends 650’. From there we will descend on a single track trail across a ridge which eventually leads to the Architecture Garden. This hike should take about three hours. Please bring water, a snack and wear good walking shoes or hiking boots. To get to the trailhead, enter Cal Poly from Grand Avenue, make a right on Perimeter Drive and then make a right on Poly Canyon Drive. Park in Lot H-4. Dogs on leash allowed.

June 9 - 9:00-11:00am Fiscilini Ranch Cambria. Join the Los Osos Fitness hikers on a 4-mile ramble at the Fiscilini Ranch Preserve in Cambria. This hike takes us on well-constructed trails with some mild to moderate climbs through forested areas and grasslands with stunning views of the coast! This hike should take two hours. Please bring water, a snack and wear good walking shoes or hiking boots. To get to the trailhead, drive on Highway 1 north to Windsor Blvd (about 25 miles). Turn left on Windsor Blvd toward Shamel Park. Continue to the end of the road and park at the trailhead. Dogs on leash allowed.

July 14 - 9:00-11:00am - Crespi Trail in Morro Bay State Park - Join the Los Osos Fitness hikers on a 3-mile loop on the Crespi Trail in Morro Bay State Park. The trail begins and ends on Turri Road and features a 420’ elevation gain, but there are also flat stretches. This moderate hike will take us through a small oak grove and provide lovely views of Morro Bay, the ocean, and Los Osos. Sorry, no dogs allowed.